Upcoming Training Opportunities

Dear Research Administrators, 
We wanted to take a moment to remind you about the upcoming training opportunities. Please see below for details and how to apply.

Application cycle is now open for the Fall 2020 virtual REACH Foundations 101 Course

Description:

Are you a current Harvard employee with up to 3 years' experience in research administration or a related field? Would you like to learn more about sponsored projects administration at Harvard? If so, apply for our Fall 2020 Virtual REACH Foundations 101 Program. This newly updated virtual program is designed towards providing a comprehensive understanding of sponsored project administration at Harvard from proposal to closeout. The course introduces critical resources for further development of the participant's knowledge and expertise.
Program Highlights:

  • Course will be conducted virtually
  • Utilizes subject matter experts and the award life-cycle to introduce the key concepts of research administration
  • The program consists of two modules: Pre-Award (4 sessions) and Post-Award (6 sessions).
  • Certificates will be issued to participants who successfully complete BOTH the Pre-Award and Post-Award modules. 
  • Participants may opt to complete a single module (Pre- or Post-Award) if they do not wish to pursue the full program certificate.
  • Please note, participants who opt to complete only one module will not receive a certificate.* Please contact Katelyn Lippman for more details.*
  • Time commitment for each session is approximately 3 hours and will be a mix of virtual, instructor led sessions, pre-work, and post-session assessments.

Apply:

The Fall 2020 REACH Foundations 101 Application cycle is now open! Apply or find out more about the application process by visiting our website. The application process is the same for both certificate and non-certificate applicants. Applications are due by Monday, August 24th. Please contact Katelyn Lippman if you have additional questions about the application process or general program questions.

Overview of ORCID

Have you heard about ORCID or SciENcv? Have you or your PIs started creating profiles in SciENcv? How many platforms have you or the PIs used in the last five-ten years to store CV data, publications, and various other components in the life of an academic? This workshop/webinar will provide you with tools to understand how ORCID interacts with other systems, like NIH eRA Commons and SciENcv, and how you can help your researchers prepare to meet sponsors’ ORCID and ORCID-related requirements.
The presentation will address:

  • What is ORCID and how it relates to other systems
  • How can Research Administrators help their PIs with the requirements for SciENcv and ORCID
  • Understand how to connect the PI’s eRA Commons and ORCID and SciENcv and ORCID
  • Which system they should utilize for the most effective use of time
  • Understand how to access or register for ORCID through Harvard, including authorizing 3rd party access to the individual profiles.

Intended Audience:

Research administrators; anyone assisting faculty with grants, research, and publications

Registration:

Please register for this course through the Harvard Training Portal